Hands On! Discovery Center Fabulous Fabrics Discovery Lab Program for National Chemistry Week

WHEN: October 18, 2022 11:30 AM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Hands On! Discovery Center - 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

COST: Included with paid admission to Hands On! Discovery Center

WHAT: Join us for this year’s National Chemistry Week theme, Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics. Explore absorbency, surface tension, and a fun forensic fabric analysis. Then, take a closer look at various fabrics up close with a microscope. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day.

This program will run periodically each day from Tuesday, October 11th through Sunday, October 23rd.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Children's Museum of Memphis Tree Ring Art Project

WHEN: October 18, 2022 9:00 AM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Children's Museum of Memphis - 2525 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104

COST: Included in cost of CMOM General Admission

WHAT:  In CMOM’s Art and Innovation Lab, guests will create concentric circle drawings to replicate the appearance of tree rings. This science-oriented art project will serve as a lesson in determining the ages of trees through the practice of dendrochronology. An example and how-to visual guide will accompany the project.

October 14th-23rd Tuesday's through Sunday's 9:00am-5:00pm

WEBSITE: https://cmom.com/

Collierville Public Library Leaning Tower of Pasta Challenge

WHEN: October 18, 2022 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

REGION:  West Tennessee

WHERE:  Collierville Public Library - 501 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017

COST: Free

WHAT: Have you ever thought about how a building stands up? Engineers have to consider a lot of factors when designing and building a structure. Explore how concepts like compression and tension work in a fun filled challenge. Working in groups you will use marshmallows and spaghetti to try and create the tallest and stronger tower you can.

Supplies and light snacks provided. No registration required.

For more information visit the Library Events Calendar, https://colliervillelibrary.libcal.com/

TARGET AUDIENCE: Tweens and Teens 6th grade and up.

WEBSITE: colliervilletn.gov/library

Reelfoot Lake State Park Pontoon Boat Tours

WHEN: October 18, 2022

2-hour cruises offered Daily at 9:00 AM

2-Hour Sunset cruises offered Saturdays at 6:00 PM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Reelfoot Lake State Park - 2595 Hwy 21 E, Tiptonville, TN 38079

All cruises depart from Museum / Ellington Assembly Hall, WEATHER PERMITTING.

COST: 2-hour Sunset Cruise

Adults = $20 per person plus $3.50 Preservation Permit Fee

Seniors 65 or older = $20 per person

Children 15 & under = $10 per person

WHAT: Reelfoot Lake State Park invites you to enjoy the fascinating world of Reelfoot Lake by taking our Scenic Pontoon Boat Tour. Experienced Naturalists, who are eager to discuss the history and wonders of this natural phenomenon, will pilot our cruise boats.

Pontoon Boat Tours offered during the entire duration of the Tennessee STEAM Festival Oct. 14-23, 2022.

WEBSITE: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/reelfoot-lake

FiftyForward Knowles AARP Smart Driver TEK

WHEN: October 18, 2022 10:00 AM

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

WHERE:  FiftyForward Knowles - 174 Rains Ave., Nashville, TN 37203

COST: Free

WHAT: AARP’s Smart DriverTEKSM program is making it easier for you to learn about new vehicle technologies like Smart Headlights, Blind Spot Warning Systems and Drowsy Driving Alerts. This interactive workshop will teach you the new technology in vehicles that will keep you in the driver seat safer and longer.

Road Trip treats will be served - Moon Pies, Trail Mix and Twizzlers!

Workshop is limited to 30 people and you must pre-register here: https://events.aarp.org/7P3dK4

TARGET AUDIENCE: Senior Citizens

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

FiftyForward Bordeaux Fizzy Drip Painting

WHEN: October 18, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

WHERE:  FiftyForward Bordeaux - 3315 John Mallette Drive, Nashville, 37218

COST: Call (615) 248-2272 for pricing info

WHAT: This STEAM Art Project will focus on the effects of baking soda when adding food coloring. It will engage participants in how to mix colors, resulting in a creative piece of art.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Senior Citizens

WEBSITE: fiftyforward.org

The Caverns Cave Tours

WHEN: October 18, 2022 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cave Tours are every hour, on the hour. The first tour is at 9am and the last tour is at 5pm.

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

WHERE:  The Caverns - 555 Charlie Roberts Rd., Pelham, TN 37366

COST: $7 Ages 3-12

$12.50 Ages 13 and up

To purchase tickets visit, https://www.thecaverns.com/cave-tours

USE CODE: STEAM22 for 50% off Cave Tours Valid 10/16-10/20

WHAT: The Caverns offers cave tours that include one of the largest underground rooms in the world at over 3 football fields long and a behind-the-scenes tour of the music venue. Walking tours of these otherworldly caves entwine the unique history of Grundy County, the geology of cave science, and the mythology of cave lore. Tours end on The Caverns world-famous stage.

WEBSITE: TheCaverns.Com

Snowden School Going Green with the Greendogs

WHEN: October 18, 2022 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

REGION:  West Tennessee

WHERE:  Snowden School Outdoor Classroom - 1870 North Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38112

COST: Free

WHAT: Students will learn ways they can Reduce, Recycle and Reuse things that would otherwise be thrown away. Students will participate in hands on activities where they create useful items from things they would normally just throw away or recycle.

This event will last approximately 1.5 hours. If weather does not permit using the outdoor classroom, the event will be moved to room 234, the STEM lab at Snowden Middle School.

WEBSITE: https://schools.scsk12.org/domain/121

Paint Plus Canvas Classes

WHEN: October 14-23, 2022 2:00 PM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Paint Plus Canvas - 6913 Lenox Village Drive, Nashville, TN 37211

COST: $25 for kids class, $25 for Tuesday and Wednesday nights, $30 for weekday class, $35 Thursday night class, $40 for weekend classes

WHAT: Discover an unknown artist...you! Sign up and paint along in a larger class, pick a painting with individual instruction or register your kiddo to get some hands on painting experience.

Check the website for classes on the calendar from October 14-23

Classes last around 2 hours, kids classes closer to an hour. Full instruction provided for every class.

WEBSITE: www.paintpluscanvas.com

Lichterman Nature Center Scarecrow Contest

WHEN: October 14-23, 2022 10:30 AM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Lichterman Nature Center - 5992 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119

COST: Displays are free with regular admission

WHAT: Scarecrow Contest and Displays run October 1 through November 20. Individuals, businesses, neighborhoods, non-profits, clubs, senior centers, classrooms, and scout troops are all invited to create something special for 10,000 visitors/year to enjoy. Scarecrows are displayed in trailside locations around the special event lawn, trails and lake.

Cash prizes are awarded for Best STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), Greenest, Most Creative, Best Critter, and Most Popular. Entries are eligible for all categories. Scarecrow Contest and Displays run October 1 through November 20.

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com